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Is it allowed for a real uncle to marry his niece according to Sharia Law?

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my question is wheather a real uncle (chacha) can marry with his niece (real bhatiji) please guide me according to shareiat.

Answer

(Fatwa: 1147/1086=B/1430)

In the Holy Quran, among the women with whom marriage is regarded unlawful, the daughter of brother (bhatiji) also has been mentioned. It is written in Hidayah that one cannot marry the daughter of one’s real brother, it is haram.

Allah (Subhana Wa Ta’ala) knows Best

Darul Ifta,
Darul Uloom Deoband

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